Game Day Open Thread - Devils @ Caps
by J.P. on Oct 12, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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Woo-hoo. Heading to the game in a little while. Bad ice tonight? Blame it on Metro track maintenance!
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
How’s about a nice, tidy 3-1 victory tonight?! Disciplined play, respomsible defense, and two points from Knuble.
by mechanicsville on Oct 12, 2009 5:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Whoa – is this graphic-y/stat-y stuff from the WaPo new?
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yeah. Lindsay’s been cracking the whip on “enhancing” coverage. Have you seen the coffee cup graced with Ovie’s image for morning rink headlines? (although if she manages to drag Svrgula from the black hole that is the Redskins beat, I’ll be forever grateful)
That I have seen. Kind of a rip off of OFB’s “Morning Cup” no?
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Nothing goes better with a morning cup o’ Joe than savory breakfast links.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 12, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish we could drag and drop the images to the lines we would like to see rather than how they are now….moving Schultz up
Saw this sign between Lorton and Kettler:
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by J.P. on Oct 12, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Well, if that doesn’t explain his lack of playing time…
by mechanicsville on Oct 12, 2009 5:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
FREE JEFF SCHULTZ!
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 12, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
That’ll do pig. That’ll do.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Just read on twitter that Semin is starting the second line with Morrison and Laich. Looks like a lot of people are getting their wish and I hope it turns out well.
Everyone at the game or what?
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Enough time to get an avatar before the drop…
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, buddy’s got mine tonight.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Sold my tix for a good cause tonight. I’ll be watching on CSN.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
I didn’t check, but sure hope we’ve got HD tonight. I imagine a home game woud be.
by mechanicsville on Oct 12, 2009 7:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Tweet from Tarik:
The starting lineup has Brendan Morrison centering Brooks Laich and Alexander Semin. So maybe the Alexes have been split up.
Interesting comment from Walsh:
…“we’re not expecting (revenues) to be down. Based on prelim projections, we’re going to be flat to up a little bit”.
Sounds like maybe an uptick in the cap next year.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Hey, Knuble had to step into Semin’s spot in the lineup, right?
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Nice. I actually wasn’t as sold on that PIM as Locker was. I thought Knuble had his shoulder in there and the stick was more incidental but that’s totally going to be called with the current rules.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
and it starts…..great
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by Denleci on Oct 12, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Nicely done. Rec’d.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Positive rec-enforcement, eh?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Anything to support a communal Rink.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
In case anyone’s atdhe.net feed isn’t working:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hockey-live
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
Nuh uh. Full season of sell outs. People must just, uh, uh, be getting off of work and to the game. Yeah, that’s it.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Another game at Verizon Center and WAY too many empty seats. #Caps said they’d sell every seat this year. Some part of the process is broken
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Semin youre not making a case for yourself with those stupid turnovers
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A bit weird, though, imo, to show a dude smoking in a food ad.
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Green’s not playing very well tonight.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
Among other problems during that last sequence, Semin was cherry picking waiting for a pass beyond the blue line rather than playing d against the guy at point.
Yep – he needs to come back and help out.
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He almost needs an assist on that. Wow.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That looked like a Brashear fight.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
That wasn’t a fight. It was just silly.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t see what started it, but sometimes you’ve gotta skate away from a fight when you’re up 2-0.
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He didn’t get an instigator, and I’d trade 5 minutes of Clark on the ice for a little show of leadership any day.
Depends what Clarkson did that precipitated the fight, IMO.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Well, that’s the question, and further to it, I read this earlier today:
When Bryan Murray coached in Ottawa, he had a "two-goal rule" when it came to fighting. If the Senators were up two, no one was allowed to go. He didn’t want to lose momentum. After Max Talbot’s fight with Daniel Carcillo turned a 3-0 Philly lead into a series clinching loss last year, you figure everyone would learn the lesson. But noooooooooo. Last Tuesday, Anaheim led Minnesota 3-0 when John Scott challenged George Parros. Parros accepted, and was kayoed. Andrew Brunette won it in OT for the Wild.
Those who understand: John Erskine and Darcy Hordichuk. Both skated away from fights last week when their teams were in control.
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Very true. Fights are huge in momentum shifting.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m in full support of this depending on situation. If a guy is doing something dirty, like a late hit or an elbow, I’m for the fight, because it shows you’re not going to take the garbage, and it can lead to a momentum swing on it’s own.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
There’s also something to be said for Clark taking this opportunity to show that he’s willing to fight given all the questions about who on the team could fill that role.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 12, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, a lot of people disagree (I remember Pensburgh saying this) that most teams pick their best player who’s also a leader to be their Captain, but in Washington we pick our best leader who’s also a good player. I like our system better. Lead by example, Clarky.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
This. Clarkson wasn’t going to stop at Clark; he was out there to start something, and he was out there to take liberties. Clark answered the bell so someone else didn’t have to, and he showed that they weren’t going to take it. AND, as the icing on the cake, he made the fight extra lame so there was absolutely no momentum coming out of it whatsoever.
So let him take a bad penalty.
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Clark, who went to Clarkson, fighting Clarkson?
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I dunno…that was just uncomfortable to watch….who would you say is the best fighter on the team now? I cant really see any of them being that great at it.
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Semin, hands down.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, I see what you did there.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow Laing, that was a Mike-Green-like shot
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
Maybe he borrowed his gloves?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn it, I just realized I forgot to make SPG picks.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I forgot to change mine. So much for AO getting the first goal.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Top 2 lines looking better tonight.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
Steckel is 5-6 on the faceoff.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
usual junk: have to play our system, kozlov and feds were good but we got some good guys in knuble and morrison…
yawn
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, apparently putting asterisks around a word makes it bold.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, it’s so uncomfortable watching this from home. When I start yelling “Let’s Go Caps!”, I’m probably going to spook my husband.
Welcome to how I normally feel. My parents and brother always get weird when I start saying things. I can’t wait to get on the waiting list for season tickets
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
I am liking me some 21-9-28.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Is anyone else watching this on MSG? because they just started telling the story of Greens stick….and it was wrong and horrible
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I am…my feed’s muted for some reason, though…
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
A healthy portion of what Chico Resch says is wrong and horrible. Still better than Stan Fischler though.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Did anyone hear Emerick say “Dammit control” instead of “damage control” earlier?
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Shitty backcheck. Laich and BMo dogged it at the other end.
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Semin, too.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn it, PK time, any one catch who the penalty was on?
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/strebenhockey
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Give this a try. They even let folks without avatars access it.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
please tell me we’re still leading … missed out on the last 15 mins. btw, how’s the furry one doing?
2-1 Caps. Furry one? Enlighten me.
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m all for re-utilizing terms of endearment (I guess?), but i don’t think I can get behind “furry” for Semin.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 12, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s had his ups and downs…
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Hear, hear.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
A quick health check from Corey:
John Erskine has taken only one shift for the #Caps this period, and doesn’t appear to be on the bench.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Equally snarky response: do Schultz and Sloan have alibis?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Tarik’s tweet:
“John Erskine has gone missing. Earlier in the period, he fell awkwardly along the boards near the Caps’ bench.”
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap, CGY is beating the snot out of CHI, 5-0 in the first…
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
Revenge much?
"Only by great risks can great results be achieved." - Khashayar
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
…the guy I’m facing in JRHL has Kipper. Just don’t want him getting a shutout.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Oh, in that case, hoping for a 14-10 game for you.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Huet gave up 3 on 5 shots and promptly after coming in Niemi gave up 2 on 3 shots. Flames over Hawks 5-0 with 5:40 left in the 1st!!!
Whoa. I know they’re professionals and all, but if that’s your first period, how do you force yourself to go out there for the second?
Is there any rule that you can’t re-replace your goalie?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
There was some game the Caps played in in the last few years where the first goalie was pulled, then the second, to be replaced by the first. Because the Caps were awesome. Don’t remember who it was against though.
Well, that was the scenario in the Caps comeback over NY last season, Theo pulled, Brent gets nicked, Theo back in, Caps rally to win 5-4
Oh, right. Sorry, I’m senile.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I know it happened at home against the Bruins at the tail end of ’07-08, if memory serves.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
GREAT job by Fehr to keep that puck at the zone. I hope someone else noticed that.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
He’s playing good since the return; hopefully he can start firing some shots on net soon.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, I think Bouds is trying to get him more involved with the top lines. He was on the PP. He’ll get his chances eventually.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
alright boys let’s see some crisp puck movement on this pp
by MadDog31 on Oct 12, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey, retro-ish! Rec’d.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Brooks may want to sit out this next shift.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
That’s one of those high sticks that should be 4 min regardless of blood. That’s so dangerous there should be a double minor there.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I don’t care if the pucks there, you don’t swing your stick like that. Even if you are Marty Brodeur.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Worst fucking 5-3 in history
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Oct 12, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Give him some credit, he’s been very sharp tonight.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m calling too many men on NJD for this PIM.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
You know it’s bad when Laughlin calls the Refs out before they make a call with “You know the Caps are going to get a penalty calleed on them soon too.”
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Anyone else find it kinda weird watching the Ameritel kids grow up?
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Right before our very eyes…sniff
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a potential Toddlers and Tiaras situation.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Jets fan here. What’s the score?
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooooh boy. Will check on that game momentarily.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The second line has been positively awful tonight.
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This is perfect time for the Caps to take a stupid/lazy stick foul.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 12, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
It’s not psychic when you’ve watched the same shit happen repeatedly.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Impressive. We must rely on yours and winterion’s psychic skills more often.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Did he already? I missed most of the first, and didn’t see a time-out called.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Yeah, at the start of that 5-on-3. I thought you were making a joke, ha.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Already did. For that 5 on 3. Don’t you remember how crisp they came out after that…
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I’m tired of the TO taken then. Take it when it’s actually needed (now would be a good time).
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
Sure, who could have known we’d be in this situation?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
For the sake of trying to put NJ on the ropes, it was the right time to take it I think.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Short-handed goal!
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Game 6, I can still watch. In March, I’d have to leave the room…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
What ever would we do without Boyd Gordon.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
If he’s going to keep doing that garbage, the Flash and Osala lobbies are going to show up.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
There’s a Flash lobby?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Theo’s singlehandedly keeping us in this game.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Atta boy Gordon, that’s what we need from our 4th liners, dumb retaliatory penalties.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
I thought we got rid of Brash?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 12, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Apparently not before he got a chance to pass on his “wisdom” to his linemates.
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by Killer_Carlson on Oct 12, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re on a roll F&B.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I was on a roll but Mike Green and Marty Brodeur conspired to steal it.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 12, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like BB wants to give Gordon another chance to give the game to the Devils by putting him out there with 90 seconds left. What the fuck.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
I just got home from work in time to see Gordon’s penalty. What the hell is wrong with that guy?
In the last 5 minutes, the only guy I saw moving his feet was Matt Bradley. Backstrom looked fine too (he doesn’t need to move his feet to be effective)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
How does the official miss one trip right in front of him but call the other one farther away? Perhaps it mattered that Parise was rolling up ice.
I definitely think that mattered.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Agree. Reminds me of Gordon getting tripped in G5 against PIT last year. It was behind the play so the ref didn’t call it… but it obviously mattered. NHL refs have to call that stuff, there’s no “advantage” rule like in Soccer.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Wow how did that not go in.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
So, I think Poti is having a great game in goal.
I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.
Yep…you can thank him for tripping Theodore earlier.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Playin for his job and he knows it.
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
by capsfan4life on Oct 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I want him to have the hard hat today. Which means we need to win.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
So when do I say it’d be nice to have Kozlov?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Theo wins the shootout, and he’s officially the #1. It is of such things that starting jobs are earned.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Would anyone mind if this game ended in a tie right now? I sure wouldn’t.
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by J.P. on Oct 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My feelings about on the shootout:
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 12, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugly beast. Says “Abomination” on the bottom. Not worth the effort. to try to get it up there.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
No. I would rather have kept that OT period going until someone scored.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends who gets the charity point. In all honesty, though, I want the 4/4 OT to be 10 minutes, not 5.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t like 4-on-4 at all.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Oct 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
And why would you show Nylander’s shootout stats when he’s not even playing? Great job MSG.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
JT60’s deserved better in his last 2 starts.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Couldn’t agree more. These past ones are on the rest of the team.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus Tittyfucking Christ can we please get a 60 minute performance from these guys.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Split over how many games?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 12, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Giving away your ticket?
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Can I get a “Move Your Feet?”
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Once again, the PP has the chance to run away with the game and comes up small. I’m getting real tired oft hat.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
Is there a curse in DC? I thought Obama was suppose to fix that
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by Denleci on Oct 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec’age.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
As in what the Caps just left all over the ice.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 12, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I, for one, cannot wait to see what a 20 minute effort gets us against SJS. I bet it’s awesome…
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I give them 45 seconds for Brashear’s excellent fight. And Flash actually had a pretty good game.
Everyone else was terrible.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 12, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He gets that a little higher he blows it past Marty. I don’t have a problem with that.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I hope Theo goes apeshit on the team in the locker room.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
Does he really want to open it up to that? How long until the tables will be turned and the team should be going ape shit on Theo?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Well, someone’s got to speak up. They can’t expect to play like they have night in and night out and expect results.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That guy, who needs to speak out
is called “Coach.”
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Oct 12, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He can’t do much more. He is already sending a bunch of mesagews to the team. Locker said BB talked to Sasha and Green before the game about the penalties.
Sorry to say, but
If he can’t do more than this it’s time for him to go.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I don’t think you fire a coach for 4 losses, two in OT. Get at least 10-15 games in and if he is still crappin it up then its time. And he just recorded all those commercials too.
I’m not saying he should be fired. I’m just saying if he’s done all he can do then he’s done. He better have more tricks or else he’ll have to go. And it’s not just 4 games, this goes back to last season as well. The team does not play with intensity, focus, and discipline for 60 minutes, and they basically haven’t since we lost to PHI in the playoffs.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I don’t know if its the coach or this batch of players, but, yeah, they just don’t try hard enough most the time. They’re gonna need that 60 minutes a game in the playoffs if they want to win anything.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He looked pretty good. I still saw some glaring errors on Poti’s part, although he had some good plays.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He looked okay, but he NEEDS to hustle more. I saw plenty of times when he got beat in 1 on 1 dump-ins, etc.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there a better word than “this”?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
It’s called “Rec it until that bitch turns green.”
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
dude what’s the purpose of always doing that? it’s a contract year, he’s done in the past, maybe Theo will play at this level all season? He, after all, HAS done it before!
Bad games happen to every goalie. I think F&B was saying Theo should pick his spots
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 12, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
ah i see….well it’s a moot point as I don’t think Theo’s the screamer type. that being said, i just hope he keeps this streak up, as opposed to his post-lockout inconsistent self
why does Vary “have to to get in a game soon too”? After all, we need a true number 1, and there’s no reason why Theo can’t do that, IF he keeps up this level. Why risk taking him out of a groove, especially since there’s no back to back games coming, for the sake of Varly “needing” to get in a game….
Call me old-fashioned. Call me a capitalist-pig-dog. But I believe in “earn your spot.” Theo most definitely has earned a claim to the blue ice for this team. Varlamov will get more starts but I don’t think BB “has to get him back in a game.”
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I think Varly will get the NSH game, partially cause BB said he was gonna be switching em out. Gives Theo a rest, Varly a chance, and keeps Theo knowing he hasnt won it yet. Keepin both of them on the top of their games.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m saying screamer type or not, Theo has given away plenty of games with soft goals. If he starts ranting because the skaters let him down tonight, how long until someone says “cough Gaborik 5 hole cough” and then you just have a divided locker room. Everyone knows they let him down, he doesn’t need to be the one to say it.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
i agree with that explanation. I just think that Theo can indeed have an extended run of success this year, oh yea and its a contract year so…………………..
I’m not really sold on the contract year thing for Theo. Even his “great” contract years were only mildly above average; they just look awesome because the years before them were awful. I don’t think we’re going to get a “contract year savior” from him.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Well it’s not denying that taking the Hart/Vezina year away from him, I think we would all be VERY happy with any of his season from: 2000 (2.50 gaa, .909 sv%); 2003 (2.27 gaa, .919 sv ); 2007 (2.44 gaa, .910 sv) and even 99-2000 as #2 he had a 2.10 gaa and .917 sv %. So all that to say that Theo can get the job done, and I don’t think we NEED to play Varly
2007 is the only one I think is even relevant anymore, and if anyone remembers that year he was atrocious for the first half and on fire for the second half. It wasn’t a full year of solid hockey, and like I said .910 is only mildly above average anyway.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I feel bad for Theo. He did pretty much everything he could. I mean, those were some damn fine saves.
No more Ovechkin in the shootout.
"And next year it will be ours."
Boudreau at post game presser: “It will be good to eventually win a game again.”
Understatement of the season so far.
and he’s getting extremely pissed. I’ll bet he skates their asses’ off tommorow, even if they do play the Sharks Thurs.
by hockeyman33 on Oct 12, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy, how toxic is that bridge between player and coach when Nylander’s gear isn’t even hanging up?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Damn, really? He’s not even in the locker room anymore?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
There was a quick 30 seconds with Clark, and you could see the background. His tag is up (next to Backstrom’s), and one of the equipment guys was hanging up pads, etc. in that space, but Nyls’ looked very empty.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, and in the home rink, too. Guess it doesn’t tell us anything new, it just hammers home the awkwardness of the situation.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Alright, bedtime for the old man. Peace out yo.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Oct 12, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
From Corey: Those two saves on Zach Parise by Jose Theodore cannot be understated. They were both phenomenal. He’s the No. 1 star regardless of the SO."
Chicago’s buzzing around now. What a great game.
"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."
by Steck It Out on Oct 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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